Sun Safety Essentials

Learn more about the essentials that your child needs to stay safe while having fun in the sun.

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Vacation season is finally here, and the kids are finally free to play! The lil’ tots may find it fun to sport a cool new tan this holiday, but the effects of sun damage go beyond mere sun burns and charred skin. Skin damage caused by the sun is far deadlier than you think. According to a statement made by Cancer Research UK, getting sunburn just once every two years can triple your risk of getting melanoma skin cancer.

Discover how to stay safe under the sun in the NOV2016-JAN2017 issue of little.